Day 6 - Time is Flying!

Today (sat) was day 6 in the classroom- we have had christmas carolers and baseball games and lots of excited kids. Now that the days are passing, everyone wants to take us places. We are very popular with the 14-year-olds! They give a little awkward invite and you never know what you are in for. Today we were driven-in a private car- to a tibetan restaurant for mutton, which actually meant an air-conditioned private room with the best meal I have ever had in china! Tomorrow it might be chicken feet in a sweaty little shack! But overall it is very sweet and the kids are delighted to wine and dine us - and we are building pivotal relationships with them.Overall, it is still unseasonably hot but we have been incredibly healthy. Our team ranges in age from 15-72 and everyone is doing great! Well, we are exhausted but fine! Jason P just got moved into our team dorm/hotel so that is great news. Tonight was our Hoe-Down, led expertly by Shep- an hour of the macarena, the chicken dance, and the crowd favorite, the Cotton-Eyed Joe! Very fun- we had a huge crowd of parents and neighbors joining in! Even our little beggar-lady was there- she grabs all of our empty (or almost empty!) bottles to recycle for cash. We gave her birthday cake last night- she's a regular!Lift up many students and helpers who are very curious - and anything else in the plan! We are trusting that we are doing our part and the Father will take care of the rest! Exhaustedly, Cindy and all!